Crisp roasted barley creates a dry, roasted flavor with hints of coffee, and produces a beer with with a creamy white to off white head. Crisp roasted barley is made from unmalted barley, making it distinct from Black Malt which is made by roasting malted barley. this barley can be used in very small amounts for color adjustment with little flavor contribution. It gives black color with ruby highlights and the distinct, dry, roasted bitter flavor characteristic of Guinness.